NFL Insider: Next wave of QBs

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2013, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rushes for a 7 yard touchdown as he avoids the tackle of SMU defensive back Kenneth Acker (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Manziel has put up eye-popping numbers similar to and in some cases better than he did a year ago, but most polls don't have him favored to join Archie Griffin as the second two-time Heisman winner. (AP Photo/Bob Levey, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2013, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rushes for a 7 yard touchdown as he avoids the tackle of SMU defensive back Kenneth Acker (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Manziel has put up eye-popping numbers similar to and in some cases better than he did a year ago, but most polls don't have him favored to join Archie Griffin as the second two-time Heisman winner. (AP Photo/Bob Levey, File)

Thirteen NFL teams have losing records, and it appears that at least five -- the Browns, Jaguars, Raiders, Texans and Vikings –will shop for a new quarterback in the next five months.

Rule out the Giants (Eli Manning), Falcons (Matt Ryan) and Steelers (Ben Roethlisberger) because they have “franchise” quarterbacks.

Count out the Redskins (Robert Griffin III), Bucs (Mike Glennon) and Jets (Geno Smith), who are invested in young starters.

Difficult decisions confront the Rams (6-8) and Titans (5-9). Just three drafts ago, the Rams took Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford first overall. The results have been weak: an 18-30-1 record and two severe injuries. Is it time to give up? This season, Bradford was having his best year when a torn ACL in Game 7 ended his season. Two picks in the first-round will give the Rams options.

The Titans are 8-10 under Jake Locker since taking him eighth in 2011. At times, his playmaking recalls the late Steve McNair, who led Tennessee to its lone Super Bowl. Injuries and inconsistency, though, have been bothersome. I still think Locker, 25, would’ve been a better safety than a quarterback.

The Texans (2-11) may end up with the top pick and seem likely to acquire a quarterback to compete with Case Keenum. Keenan, an NFL sophomore, is 0-8 with a 54.2-percent completion rate.

In the next wave of quarterbacks, who are the best prospects? Brett Hundley, a junior who runs and passes well, would likely go in the first round if he leaves UCLA. Oregon third-year sophomore Marcus Mariota bears watching next year. Here are five others:

• Jameis Winston, Florida State: Winston, 19, is a redshirt freshman and won’t be draft-eligible until 2015, but the recent Heisman Trophy winner was the best college quarterback I saw this year. NFL teams won't love that he said he intends to play baseball this spring, and hopes to play major league baseball and in the NFL. Next game: Jan. 6 versus Auburn in the BCS Championship.

• Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville: Bridgewater, 21, is a junior who threw only three interceptions in 280 passes this year and has thrown a TD in 21 straight games. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he needs to gain strength. Has completed 68 percent of his passes. The Texans should be interested. Next game: Dec. 28 vs. Miami in the Citrus Bowl.

• Derek Carr, Fresno State: Carr, 22, is a senior whose brother, David, was drafted first overall by the Texans in 2002. David didn’t pan out. As with his brother and Bridgewater, a concern is the weak competition that he regularly saw. The Raiders (4-10) may want to keep him in California. Listed at 6-3 and 218. Next game: Saturday (Dec. 21) vs. USC in the Las Vegas Bowl.

• Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M: Manziel, who turned 21 this month, is a third-year sophomore and 2012 Heisman winner listed at 6-1 but said to be 6-foot or shorter. Will the Texans keep him in the Lone Star State? Jaguars coach Gus Bradley won’t be put off by his height after being around Russell Wilson last year as a Seahawks aide. Next game: Dec. 31 vs. Duke in the Chick-fil-a Bowl.

• Blake Bortles, Central Florida: His coaches say he’s likely to return for his senior year. Bortles, listed a 6-4 230, has good arm strength, which could attract the Browns, who often play in difficult weather. Another option for Cleveland, which owns two first-round picks, could be the Redskins’ Kirk Cousins, who is being showcased for a trade. Ex-Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper came out of Central Florida. Next game: Jan. 1 vs. Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl.